Module ONE Basic Safety (Construction
Site Safety Orientation) Solved
1. Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _____. - ANSWER-
turnover
2. Which of these is a true statement regarding safety? - ANSWER-Safety is a learned
behavior and attitude.
3. Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples
of _____. - ANSWER-unsafe conditions
4. The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then
analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _____. - ANSWER-job safety
analysis
5. A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to as _____. - ANSWER-Risk
6. If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers
from falls is to _____. - ANSWER-cover the opening and label the cover
7. The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _____. - ANSWER-
between the shoulder blades
8. A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a _____. - ANSWER-
competent person
9. Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _____. - ANSWER-
Positioning
10. When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend
above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least _____. -
ANSWER-3 feet (91 cm)
11. When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures must be
taken to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below? - ANSWER-
Toeboards, debris nets, or canopies must be applied.
12. When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do not stack materials beyond a
_____. - ANSWER-4:1 height-to-base ratio
13. Benching systems are prohibited in _____. - ANSWER-Type C soils
Site Safety Orientation) Solved
1. Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _____. - ANSWER-
turnover
2. Which of these is a true statement regarding safety? - ANSWER-Safety is a learned
behavior and attitude.
3. Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples
of _____. - ANSWER-unsafe conditions
4. The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then
analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _____. - ANSWER-job safety
analysis
5. A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to as _____. - ANSWER-Risk
6. If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers
from falls is to _____. - ANSWER-cover the opening and label the cover
7. The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _____. - ANSWER-
between the shoulder blades
8. A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a _____. - ANSWER-
competent person
9. Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _____. - ANSWER-
Positioning
10. When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend
above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least _____. -
ANSWER-3 feet (91 cm)
11. When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures must be
taken to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below? - ANSWER-
Toeboards, debris nets, or canopies must be applied.
12. When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do not stack materials beyond a
_____. - ANSWER-4:1 height-to-base ratio
13. Benching systems are prohibited in _____. - ANSWER-Type C soils
